5 February 2020
Spy in the Wild
Spy in the Wild infiltrates the animal world using animatronic spy creatures and hidden cameras disguised as everything from eggs to dung balls. These give us some of the closest-ever views of animal friendships, intelligence, love and mischief. The spy creatures include a spy hippo, orangutan, bushbaby, meerkat, warthog and cobra.
The series is produced by Grammy and Wildscreen Outstanding Achievement Award winner and veteran BBC documentary filmmaker John Downer and narrated by BAFTA-winning Doctor Who and Good Omens star David Tennant.
The series was nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Cinematography: Documentary, and two of the series’ episodes have been finalists for Jackson Wild, arguably the Emmys of nature documentaries. The four-part series scored 8/10 on IMDb.
Original African stories by local talent
Die Tollie & Manila Show
A bold talk show where SA celebs join drag queens Tollie Parton and Manila von Teez for an evening of conversation and games… in drag. Stream now, with new episodes every Monday.
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The Station Strangler
The Station Strangler is a true-crime documentary investigating the serial killer who is believed to have killed 21 young boys and one adult from the late 80s to the mid-90s on the Cape Flats. Now available to stream.
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Black & Blue S1
Black & Blue, a Showmax Original police-based mockumentary series, now streaming, with new episode every Wednesday.
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Ubuthe Uzobuya
Ubuthe Uzobuya delves into the lives of couples torn apart when one partner abruptly disappears without explanation. Stream now, with new episodes every Tuesday.
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Princess on a Hill
Princess on a Hill is a compelling drama series that explores themes of power, ambition, and the cost of success. Stream now, with new episodes every Thursday.
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Brasse Vannie Kaap
Brasse Vannie Kaap is a documentary about the iconic, game-changing 90s group who helped make hip hop South African. Stream now on Showmax.
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Soft Life
Soft Life follows Owami who enters into the secretive world of high-society companionship. Landing on Showmax soon!
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Style Magnate
Style Magnate is a Nigerian Showmax Original following 20 designers vying for a life-changing prize. Stream now, with new episodes every Friday.
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Wura Season 3 on Showmax
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Princess on a Hill S1
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The co-directors of Princess on a Hill on their creative journey
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